CVE-2018-12049

Name: CVE-2018-12049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-08T01:29:01.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12049 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote attacker can bypass the System Manager Mode on the Canon LBP6030w web interface without a PIN for /checkLogin.cgi via vectors involving /portal_top.html to get full access to the device. NOTE: the vendor reportedly responded that this issue occurs when a customer keeps the default settings without using the countermeasures and best practices shown in the documentation. EPSS estimates a 5.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote attacker can bypass the System Manager Mode on the Canon LBP6030w web interface without a PIN for /checkLogin.cgi via vectors involving /portal_top.html to get full access to the device. NOTE: the vendor reportedly responded that this issue occurs when a customer keeps the default settings without using the countermeasures and best practices shown in the documentation

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.18%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canon	Lbp6030w Firmware	All versions

References

https://gist.github.com/huykha/0381acb2dc580c728a79452b60fa082cBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44886/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/huykha/0381acb2dc580c728a79452b60fa082cBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44886/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12049?

How severe is CVE-2018-12049?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12049 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12049?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST